Leucodon coreensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coreensis
ID:
1164023
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cardot
Source:
tro
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 17: 23. 15 1904
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163361
Common Names
- Leucodon coreensis
- Korean Leucodon Moss
- East Asian Leucodon Moss
Searching for Leucodon coreensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucodon coreensis (also called Korean Hair-cap Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Leucodontaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a distinctive tufted habit. It is native to Korea, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leucodon coreensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soils and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucodon coreensis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Searching for Leucodon coreensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesWhere to Find Leucodon coreensis
Leucodon coreensis can be found in Korea.
Species in the Leucodon genus
Leucodon atrovirens, Leucodon brachypus, Leucodon canariensis, Leucodon coreensis, Leucodon cryptotheca, Leucodon curvirostris, Leucodon dracaenae, Leucodon exaltatus, Leucodon felipponei, Leucodon flagellaris, Leucodon flagelliformis, Leucodon immersus, Leucodon julaceus, Leucodon laxifolius, Leucodon luteus, Leucodon nipponicus, Leucodon pendulus, Leucodon rutenbergii, Leucodon sapporensis, Leucodon sciuroides, Leucodon secundus, Leucodon sinensis, Leucodon subulatus, Leucodon treleasei, Leucodon tibeticus, Leucodon giganteus, Leucodon formosanus, Leucodon sphaerocarpus, Leucodon temperatus, Leucodon jaegerinaceus, Leucodon alpinus, Leucodon sohayakiensis,
Species in the Leucodontaceae family
Dozya japonica, Eoleucodon pacificus, Leucodon atrovirens, Leucodon brachypus, Leucodon canariensis, Leucodon coreensis, Leucodon cryptotheca, Leucodon curvirostris, Leucodon dracaenae, Leucodon exaltatus, Leucodon felipponei, Leucodon flagellaris, Leucodon flagelliformis, Leucodon immersus, Leucodon julaceus, Leucodon laxifolius, Leucodon luteus, Leucodon nipponicus, Leucodon pendulus, Leucodon rutenbergii, Leucodon sapporensis, Leucodon sciuroides, Leucodon secundus, Leucodon sinensis, Leucodon subulatus, Leucodon treleasei, Leucodon tibeticus, Leucodon giganteus, Leucodon formosanus, Leucodon sphaerocarpus, Leucodon temperatus, Leucodon jaegerinaceus, Leucodon alpinus, Leucodon sohayakiensis, Pterogoniadelphus assimilis, Pterogoniadelphus esquirolii, Scabridens sinensis,
References
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35130556: Based on data supplied by Bryonames